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Probability, Random Variables, and Probability Distributions

Question 1
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What is typically needed to create an accurate representation of real-life events when conducting simulations?

Question 2
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1 mark

When using a simulation to estimate the probability that at least 60% of a school's students will pass an AP exam, which technique most accurately reflects the complexity of student performance?

Question 3
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If a student uses a simulation to estimate the probability of rain on a given day, which aspect of their simulation design will most directly influence the variability of their probability estimate?

Question 4
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1 mark

What do we call a long run relative frequency as it approaches an expected value through many trials in a simulation?

Question 5
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1 mark

If a simulation is designed to estimate the probability of drawing at least one red ball from a bag containing an unknown mixture of red and blue balls, which technique ensures that the simulation accounts for variability in the mixture?

Question 6
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1 mark

In statistical simulation modeling, why is it important not to introduce personal bias when deciding how many trials to run?

Question 7
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1 mark

What role does randomness play when creating simulations for estimating probabilities in experimental design?

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Question 8
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1 mark

When running multiple trials for estimation via simulation, why is it important for all trials to remain independent?

Question 9
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1 mark

In conducting a simulation to determine the likelihood that a player wins a game, what should be noted about each trial's outcome to best understand variability?

Question 10
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1 mark

What is a common tool used for conducting simple random simulations?